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Lake Chelan Health welcomes first twins of 2024
CHELAN — Lake Chelan Health Hospital welcomed its first set of twins for the year on August 26. Eden Aguilar and Aldo Ayala became parents to twin daughters Hanna and Hailey Aguilar Ayala. The twins' early arrival prompted a response from the hospital staff, with a team of six doctors and four OB nurses split into two groups to provide care for each newborn in case resuscitation was needed.
Ski Hill to celebrate end of summer, raise money for ADA restroom facility
LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) is celebrating the end of summer with its third Loos 4 the Lodge event on Sept. 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Ski Hill Lodge’s ADA Restroom Facility Project, which will offer accessibility, larger capacity during busy events, and covered outdoor patio space. LWSC hopes to raise at least $30,000 at the event.
Rabid bat found in Renton
Update and correction, evening of 8/31/2024 : Public Health has continued the investigation and determined that the bat was found on Aug 29th at 415 Rainier Ave N in Renton (in front of several businesses). This is a correction from the original location we reported. The blog below has been corrected to reflect the accurate location.
A Pack of Cougars Caught Drinking Wine in Prosser
WSU Cougs that is! Yes, the crowd was abundant on Saturday afternoon in Prosser for the release of X1 Cougar Wine by Winemaker Flint Nelson. The wine industry is flourishing in the Prosser Valley. The release of the coveted wine award was cause for celebration at both Wit Cellars locations...
Preview – Our House: an Evening in Three Acts
When Battleground Productions opens its new play on Thursday, September 5, it will be in a space that is unusual, even for a city with a wild variety of performance venues. Our House, written by award-winning playwright, filmmaker, theatre critic, and multi-tasking man of stage and page John Longenbaugh, is about the various and variously-related residents of a small house in southeast Olympia from 1934 until … just now. It was inspired, we are told, by Thornton Wilder’s treasured masterwork, Our Town. Wilder described his play as “an attempt to find a value above all price for the smallest events in our life, against the largest dimensions of time and place.” According to the press release, Our House “explores one tiny piece of this world in time and space … investigating history, love, death, and really good cocktails.” More about those cocktails later.
Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat' hits the road again, despite court order: Reddit
SEATTLE - Residents are reporting sightings of Miles Hudson, known as the "Belltown Hellcat," on Seattle streets, despite a judge's order not to drive on Washington roads or post to social media. Reddit user "Fred_Utter_Sails" created a post on the r/Seattle subreddit on Friday titled "Hellcat spotted on Ballard bridge....
How to watch Washington Huskies football streaming free today amid Xfinity blackout: TV channel, game odds
Unranked to start the year, the Washington Huskies face the Weber State Wildcats today hoping to prove this program has revamped and reloaded following a huge exodus of talent during the offseason. This game kicks off at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31 with a live broadcast on Big Ten Network, and streaming live on demand.
Seattle Welcomes Hawaiian Culture with Live Aloha Festival at Seattle Center
Seattle's affection for diverse cultures is no stranger to the limelight, especially with the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival set to bedeck the Seattle Center with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Hawaii. According to the Seattle Center news and events, this free, family-oriented event kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., transforming the grounds into a vibrant exhibit of Hawaiian culture.
Washington State Patrol Boosts HiVE Patrols During Ellensburg Rodeo to Promote Safe Driving
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is ramping up their High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrols during one of eastern Washington's major events, the Ellensburg Rodeo. From August 28 to September 2, officers will be out in force to mitigate behaviors behind the wheel that often lead to serious accidents, according to a report published by the WSP. The targeted behaviors are speeding, aggressive driving, distraction from electronic devices, and improper passing.
Homelessness in South King County: Tale of two cities
City leadership successfully housed 95 people who were experiencing homelessness in 2023, and a city-designed Clean and Sober Housing Program successfully helped 30 individuals complete 30 days of inpatient treatment. The community resource center had over 1,835 visits, and a permanent supportive housing location has opened with the capacity to house 100 people.
Native American Youth and Family Center gets $4.5 million for affordable housing
The Native American Youth and Family Center got a $4.5 million boost this week toward plans to build nearly 100 units of affordable housing on the Vancouver waterfront. The project, along with two Seattle developments, was awarded funding from a state Department of Commerce program that aims to develop affordable housing near public transit centers. In total, the agency awarded $12.6 million. Awards also went to the New Hope Community Development Institute and YMCA Seattle, both in Seattle.
NFC West power rankings: Where Seahawks stand heading into the 2024 season
We are almost there, Seattle Seahawks fans! The regular season is a week away when Seattle hosts the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 8. Denver is beatable and so is Seattle's Week 2 opponent, the New England Patriots, so a 2-0 start is nearly a must for the Seahawks.
People in Public Service: Hazel Loomis, Olympia High School Librarian
The heart of a school is its library. For many years in the mid-20th century the Olympia High School library was led by Hazel Loomis, herself an Olympia High School graduate. Hazel was born to Eli and Katherine Hank Loomis on October 15, 1888, in Walla Walla. Her father was a minister and the family moved to South Bend and Snohomish before settling in Olympia in 1901. Her father was pastor of the First Congregational Church. Later, he taught at Olympia High School.
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